Residential Rental Inspector – East Stroudsburg, PA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title

Residential Rental Housing Inspector

Type

Non-Management

Department

Zoning – Codes

Union

Non-Union

Date

November 21, 2017

Location

10General PurposeIn this position, duties include conducting inspections of rental residential properties, investigating and resolving complaints, and prosecuting violations of the property maintenance code, pursuant to the Rental Housing Licensing and Inspection Program; Inspect existing building and structures to determine compliance with the adopted codes; determine deficiencies relative to fire/housing/building codes and prepare concise, narrative reports and give testimony at appeals hearings and court actions, re-inspect buildings and structures to determine compliance and correction of deficiencies. Carry out the Borough’s Rental Inspection Program.Reporting StructureReports directly to the Assistant Codes Officer and will work under the general supervision of the Zoning Officer and the Borough Manager.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs inspection work related to the Borough’s Residential Rental Inspection Program.

• Responsible for learning to conduct inspections of property to determine conformance with applicable property maintenance and development code standards.
• Attending training as necessary.
• Issue citations and violation notices to offenders
• Assist in keeping rental property database up to date and accurate.
• Develop timelines to inspect rental properties within the geographic area they are assigned.
• Ensure proper tracking of violations in applicable enforcement software. Provide reporting and metrics periodically.
• Assist Code Enforcement Officers as needed
• Provide testimony in court and Residential Rental Appeals Hearings.
• Communicate with staff, residents and neighborhood groups on the status of property.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Participates in training programs.
• Inspect properties to determine violations of applicable code standards and document code violations.
• Learn to prepare activity reports and maintain records of pending re-inspections.
• Learn to determine property-owners, agents or other interested parties and to make contact to verify property ownership and responsibilities and to discuss code violations, code enforcement actions and documents code violations.
• Learn to perform court/administrative-hearing inspections.
• Identify dangerous and/or defective heating devices.
• Learn to operate all required equipment such as testers, measuring tapes and computers.
• Learn to establish and maintain relationships with property owners, occupants, agents, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Learn to detect the presence of pests, insects, rodents, etc.
• Learn to prepare, review, sign and maintain letters, notices and reports as required in the inspection process.
• Learn to discuss code violation requirements and enforcement process at government and community meetings and at court and administrative hearings.

Required Minimum Qualifications and Certifications High School Diploma or equivalent required Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License (Class C)
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• Six (6) months experience in construction, building trade, real estate or a closely related field or comparable education or certification.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Two (2) years’ experience in construction, building trade, real estate or a closely related field or comparable education or certification. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procurement manuals.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to apply common figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of and working with various computer software applications to include Microsoft Office software, Internet Explorer, email management, and telecommunications.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

• * The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• The employee will be required to and must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects greater than this with help.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Schedule and Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee on a daily basis will be working outside for extended periods of time up to and including an entire work period. This includes working in all types of weather climates inclusive of extreme heat, humidity, cold, wind, and precipitous weather conditions.

• Will be required from time to time to work nights and weekends.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and unsanitary conditions.
• The employee will occasionally work at a high elevation.
• There is the potential for exposure to fumes, exhaust, airborne particles, toxic and/or caustic chemicals while performing certain job functions.
• The potential for the risk of electrical shock may also be evident.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings, and can moderately quiet in office settings.
• This is a drug free work environment. Drug and alcohol testing is administered in accordance with the Borough of East Stroudsburg Personnel Manual.
• This is a part-time position (22 Hours per week). Hours will typically be scheduled between 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. Evening, weekend or hours adjustments may be required as job duties demand.

Pre-Employment Conditions Prior to employment, an applicant selected for this position must satisfactorily complete a drug and/or alcohol screening test and physical examination to determine if an applicant is physically capable of meeting the essential functions of the job. Background and prior employment verification will be performed on the applicant selected for this position.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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The Borough of East Stroudsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations